Harry Potter Questions

On a side note here are a couple of comments. I am fan of Harry Potter. I very much enjoy the books and will be sad to see the series come to an end. One of the ways that you can measure the success of the series is by looking to see what groups lay a claim to Harry. A couple of examples that jump to mind.

I have seen essays that promote the idea that Harry is Jewish and essays that promote the idea that he is Christian. I think that it’d be kind of fun to poke at both groups by producing evidence that Harry is a member of some sort of pagan religion. Imagine the looks some people might give if they found Harry worshiping a plant or goat.

Anyway, I am looking forward to reading Deathly Hallows when it comes out.

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I’d be curious how someone can claim Harry is Jewish, given that he celebrates Christmas, and has not been depicted as Jewish in any way. If JKR wanted to imply Harry was of Jewish ancestry, she would have done so by now.

On the other hand, I think an analogy can be made between the wizarding world and the Jewish people, as I recently wrote.

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